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Citi lists this Principal Engineer - Vice President opportunity in jersey city, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Principal Engineer, Cloud‑Native Applications
As a Principal Engineer, AI & Cloud‑Native Applications, you will serve as a hands‑on technical leader, spearheading the design, development, and implementation of cutting‑edge application systems. You will drive innovation across data migrations and hybrid cloud environments (on‑premise, AWS, GCP), leveraging your deep expertise in Java and Python, and engaging with emerging AI technologies.
Responsibilities
Lead the end‑to‑end design, development, and deployment of complex application systems and data solutions, with a strong emphasis on hands‑on coding in Java and Python.
Architect and implement robust data migration strategies, ensuring seamless and efficient transfer of data between diverse systems, including on‑premise and public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
Design, build, and optimize high‑performance data pipelines and integration solutions spanning on‑premise infrastructure, AWS, and GCP.
Drive technical excellence in application development, embracing cloud‑native principles and best practices for scalability, reliability, and security.
Act as a subject matter expert in core technologies, providing technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define technical requirements, architectural patterns, and innovative solutions.
Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies into application landscapes, contributing to the firm’s AI strategy.
Ensure solutions adhere to architectural blueprints, industry standards, and regulatory compliance, proactively managing technical risks.
Core Skills
Java
Python
RESTful APIs
KAFKA
Kubernetes
AWS (S3 and broader services for cloud infrastructure)
GCP (BigQuery and broader services for cloud infrastructure)
Desirable Skills
Foundational Models: Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Llama, Local Models
Generation: PostgreSQL, Vector DBs, Python, FastAPI, Async Programming
Deployment: Docker, Production APIs, Monitoring
Applied Methodology: Prompt Engineering
Qualifications
Minimum 8+ years of hands‑on experience in software development, with a significant focus on backend systems, data engineering, or cloud‑native applications.
Demonstrated expert‑level proficiency in Java and Python.
Proven experience in designing and implementing large‑scale data migrations and building robust data pipelines across hybrid cloud environments (on‑premise, AWS, GCP).
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and services (AWS, GCP).
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with foundational AI models (Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Llama) and prompt engineering concepts.
Exceptional problem‑solving abilities and a track record of delivering innovative technical solutions.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide engineering teams.
Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Education
Bachelor’s degree/University degree (or equivalent experience).
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Salary Range
$142,320.00 - $213,480.00
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, paid holidays
For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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Worksite address
jersey city, NJ, 07390, US
Who can apply
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